Unrestricted free-agent OT Jon Jansen (Lions) said he wants to wait to see what kind of interest he receives from other teams before deciding on whether he will retire, according to Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press.

The Detroit Lions have released OT Jon Jansen, reports MLive.com's Tom Kowalski. Jansen had been sharing reps at right tackle a week ago but was released as Detroit looks to get younger along their offensive line. Jansen had been one of Detroit's most consistent tackles, but OT Gosder Cherilus had played better as training camp wore on and OT Corey Hilliard offers them flexibility with the ability to play both right and left tackle.

John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions OT Gosder Cherilus started the team's Week 16 game at right tackle, but he was replaced by OL Jon Jansen on two of the team's six first-half possessions. Jansen replaced Cherilus at halftime of the team's Week 15 game.

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions OG Jon Jansen had mixed results starting at left guard Week 8. Jansen said, "It was average. Some things I did well, and there are other areas where I really need to improve on. We looked at the film, and pass-blocking is something I've got to get more comfortable doing and keep moving forward."

Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions OT Jon Jansen does not think there will be a work stoppage in 2011. "I don't think we're heading for anything like that. Yeah, we're going to threaten it, they're going to threaten. At some point everybody's going to be like, 'Oh, my gosh. This is going to happen.' But when it comes down to it, if there's a strike, the owners are in this, obviously they're in it for winning, but they're all also in it to make money. And if we're not on the field, no one's making money. ... If we're not on the field, we're not making money. We don't want that. When it comes down to it, we'll figure it out."

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions OT Jon Jansen said he is willing to play anywhere along the offensive line if it will help the team. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Jansen will practice at center during training camp.

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions OT Jon Jansen and OT Ephraim Salaam worked with the second-team offense during practice Tuesday, June 23. Jansen lined up at right tackle while Salaam lined up at left tackle. Jansen believes he will see practice time at both guard spots as well.

The Associated Press reports the Detroit Lions released OT George Foster Monday, June 1. The move is expected to pave the way to add OT Jon Jansen, who was expected to take a physical with the team Monday, June 1, before signing a contract.

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen said he welcomes all challengers for the starting right tackle position but believes he will ultimately win the starting job.

David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen will likely start the team's Week 4 game at right tackle in place of OT Stephon Heyer (shoulder). "I think Jon will probably start," offensive line coach Joe Bugel said. "Stephon didn't look real good in practice because his shoulder was bothering him. I have tremendous trust in Jon. He's played against Dallas so many times."

Matthew J. Darnell, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen, a University of Michigan alum, is making rookie OG Kerry Brown, an Appalachian State alum, carry his helmet because Jansen is still not over the 34-32 victory Appalachian State had over Michigan last season.